1110 ACLS class

Bradycardia: Read ACLS book pg 120-144

Inotropic - force of contraction Chronotropic - timing of contraction Epi - speeds up heart rate

Increases HR

Bradycardia  - HR <60bpm     Give:    Atropine -    TCP -     Dopamine -     Epinephrine - 

Tachycardia -  If pt stable or unstable Check Pulse present

Tachycardia

Adenosine - acts on AV node    -Use on Narrow QRS Complex (Supraventricular)    -Dont use on Wide QRS Complex (Below Atria in Vent.)   Vagal Maneuvers -   

Slows HR

1st Heart Block    -P wave greater than .20 sec or greater    - 2nd Heart Block    -P waves get longer for each beath    - 3rd Heart Block    -